Exam 2: weeks 4 & 5 Flashcards
What is the priority in mental health emergency care
Perform triage and stabilization
What is triage
Determines the severity of the problem and the urgency of a response
What is stabilization
The resolution of the immediate crisis
What is primary prevention
Applies to general public; reduces risk of disease
What is secondary prevention
Applies to susceptible population before any symptoms occur; screening and early id of problems
What is tertiary prevention
Applies to symptomatic patients; reduce complications or disability
When discharging a patient to outpatient services, what are some things that can affect treatment success
Housing stability
income
support system
substance abuse
physical well-being
What are the criteria to being admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit
patients who re…
- suicidal
- homicidal
- extremely disabled and need acute care
What is the clinical pathway
The essential steps of caring for patients with specific issues based on evidence-based healthcare techniques
What is milieu
The setting in which something occurs
What are the characteristics of a therapeutic milieu
A safe environment where patients can work with staff to take control of their own mental health and well-being
What are the different outpatient psychiatric care settings
community mental health centers
home care
assertive community treatment (ACT)
intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
partial hospitalization programs (PHP)
telepsychiatry
mobile mental health bus
what are community mental health care centers
places where people with limited access to private healthcare can go for help
What is assertive community treatment (ACT)
Designed for those who have had frequent hospitalizations for mental health crises
What is mobile mental health
An emergency service for those who need stabilization out in the community
What are the six principles of bioethics
autonomy: patient rights
beneficence: promote good
nonmaleficence: do no harm
justice: equality of care
fidelity: loyalty
veracity: telling the truth
What is pharmacogenetic testing
A DNA test to see which antidepressants are most likely to work
- not FDA approved because of lack of clinical evidence
- aims to decrease trial and error approach
- aims to decrease recovery time between medications
- stigmatization could lead to someone losing job oppurtunities
What does “writ of habeas corpus” mean
A formal written order to free a person (from a mental institution)
- a patient who believes they are being held unjustly can petition for this
What are the four different discharge procedures from a mental health organization
- unconditional release
- conditional release
- release against medical advice (AMA)
- assisted outpatient treatment
What is an unconditional release
Patient is released from the hospital; can be court ordered or facility ordered
What is a conditional release
Patient is released on the condition of attending outpatient treatment for a specified amount of time
What is release against medical advice (AMA)
When treatment is beneficial for the patient but they are no longer a threat to themselves or others. There is no reason to hold them involuntarily so legally, the patient can leave when they wish
What is assisted outpatient treatment
Patient is released on the condition of a COURT ORDERED outpatient treatment regimen
What are the patients rights
- right to treatment
- right to refuse treatment
- right to informed consent
- right to psychiatric advance directives
- rights regarding isolation and restraints
- right to confidentiality
What is informed consent
patient must be informed of the risks and benefits and alternatives of any treatment and must consent to the treatment
- must be capable of making decisions
- must be competent enough to make decisions
- implied consent is also included
What are a patients rights when it comes to isolation and restraints
- Must have an order and documentation
- in an emergency, a nurse may place a patient in restraints or isolation but must obtain an order immediately after
- orders are never written as PRN or standing orders
- includes chemical, physical, and seclusion restraints
- chemical restraints are the least restrictive
What are some exceptions to the rule of confidentiality
- duty to warn and protect third parties
- duty to report elder and child abuse
What is a tort
any wrongful act that results in injury to another
What are the intentional torts that nurses commit
- assault
- battery
- false imprisonment
- invasion of privacy
- defamation of character (slander/libel)
What are the unintentional torts that nurses commit
- negligence
- malpractice
What are the five elements needed to prove negligence
- duty
- breach of duty
- cause in fact: did the negligence cause the injury
- proximate cause: was the injury foreseeable
- damages
What is forensic nursing
A nurse who works at a court and explains the science of nursing to the judge and jury. The nurse will determine:
- patient competency
- if someone is fit to stand trial
- if they need to be involuntarily committed
- if they were responsible for the crime
What are the symptoms of mood dysregulation disorder
Seen in children (usually males)
- constant severe irritability and anger
- temper tantrums out of proportion to the situation
How do we treat mood dysregulation disorder
- medications based on symptoms (antidepressants, stimulants (ADHD), or anti anxiety)
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- parental training in facial expression recognition
What is persistent depressive disorder
Formerly known as dysthymia
- low level depressive feelings most of the day for most days
- for 2 years for adults
- for 1 year for adolescents
What are the symptoms of persistent depressive disorder
- Decreased appetite or overeating
- insomnia or hypersomnia
- low energy
- poor self-esteem
- difficulty thinking
- hopelessness
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder
symptoms that occur the week before a person’s menstrual cycle. Symptoms decrease or disappear at the onset of their period and menopause.
What are the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Mood swings
- irritability
- depression
- anxiety
- feeling overwhelmed
- difficulty concentrating
What is the treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder
FDA approved
- drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol contraceptives
- SSRIs
What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder
- depressed mood
- anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure)
- appetite changes
- weight changes
- sleep disturbances
- worthlessness/guilt
- unable to concentrate
- psychomotor agitation
What are the risk factors for getting major depressive disorder
- genetic (immediate family members)
- biochemical (stressful life events)
- hormonal
- inflammatory (not directly but research suggests it plays a role)
- cognitive (early life experiences cause irrational thoughts when going through stressful situations later)
- gender (female)
- other mental disorders
- substance abuse
- chronic medical conditions
What is the mnemonic used to assess a patient for depression
SIG E CAPS
S- sleep disturbance
I- interest decreased
G- guilty feelings
E- energy decreased
C- concentration decreased
A- appetite changes
P- psychomotor function decreased
S- suicidal ideations
What are the three phases of the implementation step of the nursing process for mental health
- acute phase
- continuation phase
- maintenance phase
What does the acute phase of implementation include
6-12 weeks
- initial treatment
- need 4-6 weeks to see if the treatment is working for them
What does the continuation phase of implementation include
4-9 months
- continue treatment
- monitor for signs of relapse
- monitor for side effects
What does the maintenance phase of implementation include
1 year +
- continue treatment
- monitor for signs of relapse
Which class of medications are most commonly prescribed for major depressive disorder
SSRIs
What are some examples of SSRIs
- citalopram(Celexa)
- escitalopram(Lexapro)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- paroxetine (Paxil)
- sertraline (Zoloft)
Why are SSRIs the first-line treatment for major depressive disorder
- low instance of anticholinergic side effects
- low cardiotoxicity
- fast onset (compared to other classes)
- patient compliance is better
- also good for anxiety and dysphoria
What are the side effects of SSRIs
- agitation
- sleep disturbance
- tremor
- anorgasmia
- headache
- dry mouth
- sweating
- weight change
- mild nausea
- loose bowel movements
- central serotonin syndrome (CSS)